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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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